DRAFT GRADES: Nashville Predators Pick Matthew Wood and Tanner Molendyk in Round 1 of 2023 NHL Draft

The Nashville Predators went safe AND bold with their two first round picks in the 2023 NHL Draft, selecting UConn scorer Matthew Wood and Saskatoon Blades defenseman Tanner Molendyk with the 15th and 24th overall picks, respectively. On today's show, we give you our instant analysis of the Preds' first round, break down what Wood offers to Barry Trotz and Andrew Brunette's new-look offense, and whether Molendyk can develop into the biggest "boom" pick in the first round. We also look at some of the bigger surprises in the NHL Draft, including the lack of trades and Anaheim's decision to take Leo Carlsson over Adam Fantilli. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Twitter! Nick: @_nsmorgan Ann: @AnnK_MamaOnIce Podcast Account: @LO_Predators Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! AG1 If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #NashvillePredators #NHLDraft #Preds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices